ARACNE

ARACNE is an algorithm for inferring gene regulatory networks from a set of microarray experiments. The method uses mutual information to identify genes that are co-expressed and then applies the data processing inequality to filter out interactions that are likely to be indirect.

Additional Information

• URL: http://wiki.c2b2.columbia.edu/califanolab/index.php/Software/ARACNE
• biositemap_author:
• center: MAGNet
• contact_person: Andrea Califano
• contact_person_email: califano@c2b2.columbia.edu
• contact_person_phone:
• description: ARACNE is an algorithm for inferring gene regulatory networks from a set of microarray experiments. The method uses mutual information to identify genes that are co-expressed and then applies the data processing inequality to filter out interactions that are likely to be indirect.
• documentation_available: Yes
• keywords: Reverse engineering, mutual information, regulatory networks, microarray
• language:
• license: Other/Proprietary License - Columbia University Non-Commercial Software License Agreement
• organization: Columbia University
• platforms: OS Independent
• research_program: NCBC
• resource_name: ARACNE
• resource_sharable:
• technical_support: Limited
• uri: http://www.bioontologies.org/biositemaps/MAGnet.rdf#ARACNE
• version_information: